GELSTHORPE
Gelsthorpe
Gelsthorpe is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, derived from the village of Gelsthorpe in Lincolnshire, England. The village name itself is believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots, with "gel" possibly meaning "bright" or "clear," and "thorpe" referring to a small settlement or village.
The bearer of the surname Gelsthorpe is likely to be descended from individuals who hailed from or were associated with the village of Gelsthorpe. Over the centuries, families bearing the Gelsthorpe surname have spread throughout various parts of England and beyond.
The surname Gelsthorpe is relatively rare, and individuals carrying this name may have a familial connection to the historical village of Gelsthorpe in Lincolnshire. As with many surnames of British origin, the history and genealogy of the Gelsthorpe surname can be traced through records such as parish registers, census data, and historical documents.
Today, individuals with the surname Gelsthorpe can be found in different parts of the world, with some branches of the family having migrated to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond. The surname Gelsthorpe serves as a reminder of the historical and geographical roots of the family and its connection to the village of Gelsthorpe in Lincolnshire.
There are approximately 579 people named Gelsthorpe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Gelsthorpe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Gary
- Henry
- Ian
- John
- Malcolm
- Marc
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Janet
- Julie
- Laura
- Nicola
- Paula
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sophie
Similar and related surnames
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